The University of Florida is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, engineer, doctoral and professional degrees.

Physics

College

Department/School

Physics Program Information

The Department of Physics is dedicated to advancing the forefronts of knowledge in both pure and applied physics, thus providing an exciting intellectual climate for our graduate students. Our research activities include astrophysics (particle astrophysics, cosmology and gravitation), condensed matter and materials physics (experimental, theoretical and computational), low temperature physics, elementary particle physics (experimental and theoretical) and biological physics. With such diversity in research offerings you will have an opportunity to pursue research in most areas of contemporary physics. In spite of the size of our Department, we are committed to designing a program of graduate study that is tailored to your experience and interests. Our Graduate Coordinator sees that each of our graduate students receives personal attention and advice as they progress toward their advanced degree.

Graduate Program Overview

Preliminary Examination:

Covers undergraduate subject matter

Given twice a year; two years to complete

Graduate Core Courses

Two semesters of quantum mechanics

Two semesters of electromagnetism

One semester of classical mechanics

One semester of statistical mechanics

Waivers given for equivalent

work at other institutions

Completed in first or second years

Distribution Requirement

Advanced course work in three subfields

Usually completed by the end of the second year

Highlights

Involvement in research in first summer (or sooner)!

Diversity of research interdisciplinary options!

Individualized program designed to meet the unique background of each student!